London Metropolitan University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study this course? Our Film and Television Studies BA will provide you with a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of the film and television industries and their global, cultural significance. Through academic, practical and work-related learning you will develop an array of transferrable skills, preparing you for a wide variety of roles in the cultural industries or for further study. The course shares a common first year with Film and Television Production BA that covers both essential academic knowledge of the film and television field and basic audio-visual skills. Subsequently, you can specialise in academic, historical and cultural analysis of film and television while also continuing with some practice and industry based learning. More about this course Recent graduates have gone on to study master's degrees at King's College London, graduates have also gained roles in companies such as Netflix, Curzon Cinemas, the British Film Industry and a variety of production companies including Graham Norton's So Television. Our Film and Television Studies BA teaching staff are internationally renowned experts in their field. Widely published, Dr Karen McNally specialises in Hollywood cinema and American television, she has collaborated in international research projects and has spoken about Hollywood cinema on Channel 4, BBC Radio and at the British Film Institute. Dr Leila Wimmer specialises in French cinema, her work includes a monograph and essays in a variety of journals and edited volumes.
Modules
Example Year 1 modules include: Approaches to Film and Television; Film and TV Practice 1; Film and TV Practice 2; Film and Television Histories; Example Year 2 modules include: Hollywood Industry and Politics; Hollywood Stardom, Genre and Authorship; British and European Cinema; Scripting Performance for Screen; Contemporary Television Studies; Film and TV Industry Roles; Stardom and Performance; Work Related Learning for Media 1; Example Year 3 modules include: Film Reception and Interpretation; Project (Film and Television Studies); Screening America in Hollywood Film; The French New Wave; Film and TV Industry Careers; Documentary Filmmaking
Assessment method
Students will be assessed via a variety of coursework and in-class assignments. For the Film and Television Studies course, these will include, for example, essay plans, summaries, presentations, textual analysis, essays, screenplays.
How to apply
31Jan
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Applications are welcome from mature students who have passed appropriate Access or other preparatory courses or have appropriate work experience. All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £17600 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB